The Kwankwasiyya Movement has officially debunked claims that its leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso, is contemplating leaving the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). In a press release issued by its spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed, the group dismissed the rumors as baseless and unfounded.
According to Mohammed, Senator Kwankwaso has never expressed any intention to quit the party over the replacement of candidates. The movement described the reports as mere speculation that lacks any factual backing.
“Senator Kwankwaso has not threatened to exit the NDC, and neither the Kwankwasiyya Movement nor its leader has any grievances about the party’s candidate selection process,” the statement clarified.
The rumors had suggested that the movement might withdraw from the NDC if candidates earlier nominated by the group were substituted. However, Mohammed stressed that such claims are entirely false.
He further explained that the party primaries, held on May 29, followed the Electoral Act and INEC guidelines, with winners confirmed on the same day. Stakeholders and members had earlier agreed on a consensus where necessary, and the candidate list was submitted without any internal disputes.
“Kwankwaso has not communicated any dissatisfaction to the movement. The entire narrative is a product of misinformation,” Mohammed added.
The clarification comes amid heightened political tension ahead of the upcoming elections, with various parties working to solidify their internal structures.